Tracking the impact of superinfection with a common Herpesvirus on T cell immunity in humans [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Corey Smith (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr John Miles

Brief description Human herpesviruses, including cytomegalovirus, infect the vast majority of people and can cause serious complications in healthy people and in immune suppressed transplant patients. The development of vaccines to treat herpesvirus infections remain a signficant priority. However it is not known what impact repeated exposure to different strains of these viriuses has upon immunity. This study will investigate the impact of exposure to different strains of cytomegalovirus on immunity in healthy individuals and transplant patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 317,775.10

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant